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Bayanihan Federalism: Political Reforms
Bayanihan Federalism: Economic Reforms
Bayanihan Federalism: Revenue Sharing, Equalization Fund and Disaster Response
Bayanihan Federalism: Fiscal Powers and Financial Administration
Bayanihan Federalism: The Structure of the Federated Regions
The National Territory and the Federated Regions
Bayanihan Federalism: Distribution of Powers
Bayanihan Federalism: The Federal Intergovernmental Commission
Bayanihan Federalism: The Constitutional Commissions
Bayanihan Federalism: The High Courts
Bayanihan Federalism: The Congress
Bayanihan Federalism: President and Vice President
Bayanihan Federalism: The Federated Regions of the Federal Republic.
Bayanihan Federalism: The Unitary and Federal form of government (infographic by ConCom Technical Staff)
While we identify and understand the success stories, we should also figure out what prevents or causes problems to institutionalizing decentralization.
Delineation should not mean literally "Division" of functions.
The challenges that societies face today play right at the heart of the individual's existence thus the urgency for the government to respond.
Restructuring the Government has become apparent in all countries regardless of level of development and even ideological character.

Our Events

Reconstituting LOGODEF’s Board of Trustees

On 20 October 2018, LOGODEF Executive Director Prof. Edmund Tayao convened an initial board meeting to discuss the strategies and projects of the 29-year old Makati-based non-stock, non-profit organization. Another agenda of the meeting was reconstituting the Board of Trustees. (more…)

Full Text of “Power to the People: Bayanihan Federalism, Power to the Regions”, the Consultative Committee’s Draft Federal Constitution

The Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution has approved and submitted their draft Federal Constitution to the President of the Philippines, His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte. (more…)

GIS-Manifold Training at the LGU of Imus City – Cavite

Last 17–21 April 2017, LOGODEF conducted a 5-day Basic Geographic Information System (GIS) training to the local government of Imus City, Cavite. The training was facilitated by LOGODEF, and GIS consultants, Mr. Benjamin Balais, Mr. Eriberto Brillantes, and Mr. Marlon Mariñas. It was attended by various departments of the Imus City government; (more…)

Evolving the Right Model for a Working Philippine Democracy

Last 9 November 2016, LOGODEF in partnership with The Political Science Forum, the sole political organization in the University of Santo Tomas, held a seminar about the current state of Local Governance, and the prospects of Federalism. The seminar was held at the Benavides auditorium in the University of Santo Tomas. (more…)

LOGODEF organized a Capacity Building Program with the Municipality of Tuba, Benguet

LOGODEF organized a 2-day capacity building training with the LGU of Tuba, Benguet last 27-28 September 2016 at the Marand Resort and Spa, Bauang, La Union. The Program was composed of Tuba’s Executive and Legislative bodies consolidating their respective efforts for their Executive-Legislative Agenda and Development Plans in the future. (more…)

From Decentralization to Federalism: The Next Stage of Philippine Democracy

The Forum of Federations and LOGODEF held a Manila International Conference entitled “From Decentralization to Federalism: The Next Stage of Philippine Democracy?” from 22 to 23 of September 2016 at City Garden Grand Hotel in Makati City.

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Exploratory Talks On Climate Change

LOGODEF conducted a three-day trip from May 28 to 31 to meet with Camiguin Governor-elect Jurdin Jesus ‘JJ’ Romualdo and some local government officials of the 5 municipalities as well as planning personnel of the province.

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Local Government Development Foundation organizes Executive-Legislative Agenda Seminar for officials of Oroquieta City

Local officials from Oroquieta City attended a seminar on Executive-Legislative Agenda Setting organized by the Local Government Development Foundation (LOGODEF) held in Orchid Garden Hotel in Manila from September 14 to 17. The seminar is in line with the city’s goal of envisioning their LGU as a holistic urban center in Northern Mindanao.

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LOGODEF & KAS hold National Conference on Decentralization

The Local Government Development Foundation (LOGODEF), together with its long-time institutional partner Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), co-organized a national conference on decentralization tagged “Time to Reconfigure: Decentralization in a Changing Environment” on February 12, 2015 at The Peninsula Manila in Makati City.

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LOGODEF organizes Strategic Development Planning seminar for Bulacan LGU officials

To cater to the needs of various municipal and city officials, LOGODEF organized an Executive Course on Strategic Development Planning for Bulacan local government offic

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Our Partners

Programs On Demand

Public Information for Transparency

Transparency and accountability are key criteria of good governance. In order to show the public how transparent and accountable an LGU’s governance system is, an efficient built-in public information system should be in place.

To achieve this, the LGU should determine its needs to institutionalize the system, allocate resources for such – especially for cash – strapped LGUs , initiate communications with the public that would not sound like predictable public relations gimmickry or politicking.

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Local Legislative Agenda Setting

This program is actually part of the Comprehensive Planning program. The host LGU on the other hand can request a specific training for this where local legislators are primary targets.

This training includes an assessment of the local situation for the participants, the process of legislation especially for beginners, and integrating new legislation with existing laws and plans of the LGU.

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Integrating Development Goals to Local Governance

The new millennium ushered an entirely different age for the whole world and the main challenge ahead is development from across continents and peoples. In 2001, responding to the challenges of the new age, the United Nations have set eight international development goals.

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Improvement of Business Environment

The government is the catalyst for development. It is the catalyst as it is the biggest employer in any society and it is one institution that can substantially influence the market through its policies and programs.

Of course this doesn’t mean that the government should compete with private business. Instead, it should be able to provide the right environment where there are enough opportunities for new business to start and even incentives for business to thrive.

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Comprehensive Planning

Sound policies, clear-cut program direction and efficient management of resources are only some of the output that speak of good leadership. To make all these things possible, it is imperative to institutionalize good planning. Governance should mean essentially knowing what is to be done in government and part of this is to harness the resources of the institution.

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Recent Activities

VMLP-Central Visayas 2nd Regional Assembly

On 18 September 2018, Prof. Edmund Tayao was invited as speaker for the first session of “Consultative Conference on the Impact of Constitutional Shift from Unitary to Federal Government”, the 2nd Regional Assembly of the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) Central Visayas Chapter (Region VII). It was held at Tropics Function Room, Bayview Park Hotel in Manila City. (more…)

Policy Discussion Forum III

On 13 September 2018, Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) member and LOGODEF Executive Director Prof. Edmund Tayao was invited as a resource person to the “Policy Discussion Forum III”, an event organized by the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Office for Strategic Studies and Strategy Management (OSSSM). It was held at the Emilio Aguinaldo Conference Room, AFP Commissioned Officers Club, Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City.

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House Committee on Constitutional Amendments Meeting

On 5 September 2018, the members of the Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) were invited for a meeting on the proposed shift to Federalism. (more…)

Let’s Get FedeREAL: A Lecture Series on the Proposed Charter Change

On 24 August 2018, Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) members former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel, Jr. and Prof. Edmund Tayao were invited on “Let’s Get FedeREAL: A Lecture Series on the Proposed Charter Change”, an three-day lecture series on Federalism organized by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ (PUP) Circle of Public Administration and Governance Students (CPAGS), and the College of Political Science and Public Administration Student Council (CPSPA SC). It was held at PUP’s Manila Room, M.H. Del Pilar Campus in Manila City. (more…)

30th Cabinet Assistance System Meeting

On 22 August 2018, members of the Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) were invited to the 30th Meeting of the Cabinet Assistance System held at the DILG-NAPOLCOM Building in Quezon City. Present in the meeting are ConCom members Prof. Eddie Alih, Lt. Gen. Atty. Ferdinand Bocobo (Ret.), Atty. Susan Ubalde-Ordinario and Prof. Edmund Tayao. (more…)

Federal System, Intergovernmental Relations and Federated Regions

On 16 August 2018, Prof. Edmund Tayao was invited as a resource person to the “Federal System, Intergovernmental Relations and Federated Regions: Learning Sessions on Charter Change and Federalism”, an event organized by the House of Representatives’ Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD), the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). It was held at the Speaker Prospero Nograles Hall, South Wing Annex Building, Batasang Pambansa. (more…)

Federalism: Weighing Interests, Reaching Consensus

On 6 August 2018, Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) Chairman former Chief Justice Renato Puno and Subcommittee on the Creation and Structure of Federated Regions Prof. Edmund Tayao were invited as resource persons in a forum organized by the Junior Political Economist Guild of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) entitled “Federalism: Weighing Interests, Reaching Consensus – Charter Change and its Effect to the Philippine Political and Economic Landscape.” It was held at the Tanghalang PUP of the College of Communication. (more…)

Kamalayan: Kapihan ng Malalayang Lasalyano

On 30 July 2018, Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom) member Prof. Edmund Tayao was invited as one of the resource person in an event organized by De La Salle University’s Committee on National Issues and Concerns (CONIC) entitled “Kamalayan: Kapihan ng Malayang LaSalyano – A Post-SONA Forum.” (more…)

Let’s Go Federal! An Info Drive on Federalism – Cebu

From July 27-28 2018, the members of the Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom), in cooperation the Presidential Legislative Liason Office (PLLO) hold an information drive on federalism in several venues across Metropolitan Cebu. (more…)

Constitutional Design and the Promotion of Economic Competitiveness

On 26 July 2018, Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 (ConCom) member Prof. Edmund Tayao was invited as a resource person in the fourth session of “Learning Sessions on Charter Change and Federalism: Constitutional Design and the Promotion of Economic Competitiveness” (more…)

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